12/01/2011 (Agence Europe) - Approval of aid for Swedish “LignoBoost” R&D project. On Wednesday 12 January, the European Commission authorised support of 90 million Swedish Krona (approximately €9.8 million) that Sweden intends to grant to the LignoBoost research and development (R&D) project. Södra Cell AB, a Swedish pulp producer, will develop a demonstration plant for the production of chemical grade lignin from pulp mill residue material. The Commission concluded that the project is compatible with the EU Framework on State aid for research, development and innovation. The Commission states in a press release that “the aid aims at tackling a market failure and generates positive effects for the EU, notably increased research activities and environmental protection”. (Com-O.L./transl.rt)